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Southlands College Galle, a premier Girls school in Southern Province was started in 1885 by the Methodist Mission with a small group of 51 children in two large down-stair rooms in a house in Fort; Galle in accordance to the Educational Policy of the British prevailed during the latter part of the 19th century.The first Principal was Ms. Lucy Vanderstraten. The intention of the Mission was to promote English education in Southern Sri Lanka and the school was originally known as Girls High School, Galle.

The success of an institution depends on the quality & ability of it’s leadership. Southlands College was fortunate to have a series of leaders in the form of Principals who have done outstanding service during past 126 years.Among them Miss Edith Ridge & Mrs G.Daniel are considered as two past principals and two great personalities of two different eras who have done yeoman service to our Alma Mater.

Principal’sMessage

As the principal I am happy to convey my heartiest wishes for the launching of a new website of Southlands College, Galle. I strongly believe that it will be much benefitted in favour of the achievements of the school. As one of the leading schools in Sri Lanka, Southlands College is gifted with many talented students in every sphere. I hope this website will be a reflection of all the remarkable endeavours of the school and glorious victories of the students for the betterment of their alma mater.

Thus all the past students, teachers and well-wishers would get ample opportunities to be informed about the school and its on-going educational and extracurricular activities. Not only that, this website will fulfil the essential need of the future generation who seeks information about the prestigious history of the school. And also I take this opportunity to express my willingness to lead the school towards the success day by day. Shadowing the school motto, ’Knit Together in Love and Service’’ I do hope you all will joinin my genuine efforts to cherish the future of the school.

Principal - Mrs. Sandya Irani Pathiranawasam

News&Highlights

Primery Prefects 2016

Turning a new page in Southlands history the grand occasion of the investiture of primary prefects took place on the 6th of June 2016 as the initial public event of the tenure of the present principal madam Sandya Irani Pathiranawasam who is a perfect exemplary leader to a girl child. Read more...

Children’s day 2016

Southlands College celebrated International Children’s day on 1st of October with a range of fun filled aesthetic activities. The primary and upper school celebrated the day separately with great enthusiasm.

Teachers’ Day was celebrated at southlands college on 6th October 2016.The Prefects Body appreciated three teachers Mrs.Champika de Silva,Mrs.W.M.Ranjaniand Mrs.HarisaMohomedby presenting them with their portraits for their continuous service to the school since 1990. Read more...

Health Camp 2016

Health Camp organized by the 80 90 Group for present and past teachers will be held on 30th October 2016 at College Auditorium from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Read more...

SchoolAchievements

Athletic Championship 2016 All Island School Games – Athletic Championship was held on 13th to 17th October 2016 at Bogambara Stadium, Kandy.Southlands College Athlete E. NithyaRasanjalie Siriwardena Won the silver medal for the event under 19 girls 100m,